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987.1 -Looking at a Modern 914-P Content, Found a Deal-What to look for experiences-Advice |
914_teener |
Oct 17 2018, 01:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Still in the Porsche family and just really reminds me of our 914's but with AC and Airbags. Seller wants 13.5k
Found a deal I just can't seem to pass on. I looked at and have driven the vaunted and often maligned 987.1. Didn't hear any rattles on start up and no smoke either. Listen for a rattling water pump and couldn't tell. So details: 2006 987.1 Cayman S-Lapis Blue-Manual Trans. Here is the kicker......salvage title. I have the Carfax. Last owner bought it for 17.5 from salvage drove it for 2 years and then passed away unfortunately. I don't have the service records. Going to have a PPI done this Friday to make a decision. Any advice besides the boroscope and computer fault checks? Definitely the front rotors need to be replaced and the pads. Rears look okay. Steering feels a little "squishy" and it may be just worn struts but not sure until I get it up on the rack. Thanks to all the mid engined owners here....in Advance. Rob |
Racer |
Oct 18 2018, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
if you are springing for a PPI, may want to also spring for an oil change.. this way you can see if there are any contaminants in the oil filter. I've had friends with 986/996 cars (shared engine) and checking for small bits of plastic and metal are key.
while perhaps a little less known, it seems around 100K miles, the plastic chain tensioner pads tend to wear out and need replacing (much like on 16V 944s/968s). From what I've heard, there are multiple tensioners, and to access one of them is easiest with the engine removed. And yes, while the 987.1 has an improved IMS, its also the harder one to update. Water pump, engine mounts etc should be checked as well. |
Mark Henry |
Oct 18 2018, 10:09 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
if you are springing for a PPI, may want to also spring for an oil change.. this way you can see if there are any contaminants in the oil filter. I've had friends with 986/996 cars (shared engine) and checking for small bits of plastic and metal are key. while perhaps a little less known, it seems around 100K miles, the plastic chain tensioner pads tend to wear out and need replacing (much like on 16V 944s/968s). From what I've heard, there are multiple tensioners, and to access one of them is easiest with the engine removed. And yes, while the 987.1 has an improved IMS, its also the harder one to update. Water pump, engine mounts etc should be checked as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'd want a code check, cam deviation is the #1 thing to look at, also ING/2 (over-rev), O2 sensors, misfire, etc. I build MY96/97 engines, my Durametric pro (for code check) is a important piece of kit and a minimum any good P-shop should have. Generic code readers don't cut it for Porsche. . Water pump every 5 years, plastic impeller only, correct coolant. Change to a low temp T-stat. |
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